Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprucing
Verb
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Inch by inch, the AI aids the person in embellishing the delusion.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025 -
The sweater’s drop shoulder gives it a relaxed look, and the patch pockets on the pants are both practical and embellishing.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But instead of improving, L’s mental health deteriorated.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Resting your eyes, adjusting your digital screen settings, or improving your posture can often relieve symptoms without medical intervention.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The perfectly still water creates a flawless mirror image of the stalactites above, tricking your eyes into seeing a vast, bottomless lake.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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What does work is tricking her into pressing a button that knocks her out.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Sprucing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprucing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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